Unemployment rate dips in Dec. February 14, 2011 Jan. 7: Msnbc’s Contessa Brewer talks with a panel of experts about new figures that show the U.S. jobless rate dropped to 9.4 percent.

Curbing expense of having babies? February 14, 2011 Dec. 14: Msnbc’s Contessa Brewer talks with Planethospital.com's Rudy Rupak about a new brand of surrogacy that aims to curb the expenses and legal issues of having babies.

AT&T the worst, says Consumer Reports February 14, 2011 Dec. 8: Msnbc’s Tamron Hall talks with Cnet.com's Dan Ackerman about Consumer Reports ranking AT&T as the worst cell phone company in the country.

Study links finger size to prostate cancer February 14, 2011 Dec. 2: A recent British study suggests that men who possess index fingers longer than their ring fingers may be less likely to have prostate cancer. Msnbc’s Chris Jansing reports.

Slater advocating good manners on planes February 14, 2011 Nov. 25: Msnbc’s Thomas Roberts talks to former JetBlue Flight Attendant Steven Slater who now provides travel advice online.

Screenings, pat-downs don’t fly with pilots February 14, 2011 Nov. 17: Msnbc’s Chris Jansing talks with retired pilot Chesley Sullenberger who says that the new TSA screening procedures are "not an effective and efficient use of our limited resources."

Madoff auction to aid victims of scheme February 14, 2011 Nov. 13: Would you buy the disgraced financier’s toaster oven? Thomas Kaplan of the New York Times joins msnbc’s Alex Witt to discuss the mundane, everyday items up for grabs at the latest sale.

Study: Very thin women earn more February 14, 2011 Oct. 7: A University of Florida study indicates that women who weigh 25 pounds less than the group normal make $15,000 more. A panel of analysts discuss the study with msnbc’s Chris Jansing.

Distinguished canines converge on NYC February 13, 2011 Feb. 13: Msnbc’s Alex Witt receives a visit from just some of the many contestants at this year's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Super Bowl ads: Winners and losers February 09, 2011 Feb. 9: Msnbc’s Chris Jansing and panel talk about the best Super Bowl ads.

Security a big challenge for big game February 06, 2011 Feb. 6: Msnbc’s Alex Witt talks to Fmr. Secret Service Agent Andrew O'Connell about security precautions for today's game at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas.

Protesters confront Egyptian Museum looters February 05, 2011 Feb. 5: Protesters in Cairo claim they have recovered two ancient artifacts stolen from the Egyptian Museum from a group of robbers. Msnbc’s Alex Witt reports.

No cheerleaders in this year’s Super Bowl February 04, 2011 Feb. 4: Msnbc’s Chris Jansing reports that this year's Super Bowl will have no team cheerleaders. The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers are two teams in the NFL without them.

China blocks 'Egypt' search ... January 31, 2011 Jan. 31: Concerned over the protests in Cairo, China blocked terms related to 'Egypt' from search engines and Twitter-like services. Msnbc’s Contessa Brewer reports.

Rep. Giffords arrives at rehab facility January 26, 2011 Jan. 26: Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was transferred to a rehabilitation facility in Houston after her condition was upgraded from serious to good. Msnbc’s Chris Jansing reports.

Early ad blitz for Super Bowl January 23, 2011 Jan. 23: Budweiser releases commercial teasers. Msnbc’s Alex Witt talks with marketing expert John Tanlillo.

Oscar buzz: Nominations Tuesday January 23, 2011 Jan. 23: With the Oscar nominations set to be announced on Tuesday, Msnbc’s Alex Witt talks with Newsweek's Ramin Setoodeh about his picks.

Big breakfast making you fat? January 23, 2011 Jan. 23: A new study says the more calories in the morning means more calories, period. Msnbc’s Alex Witt talks with nutrition expert Lisa Drayer.

U.S., China’s high stakes meeting January 16, 2011 Jan. 16: Hu Jintao, the president of China, visits President Obama in Washington this week. Msnbc’s Alex Witt talks with author Gordon Chang about the meeting.

Missing teen mysteries January 16, 2011 Jan. 16: Msnbc’s Alex Witt talks with former FBI profiler Clint van Zandt about two separate cases of teenage girls.